Jian vs Dao: Which Traditional Chinese Swords Should You Collect?
A high-quality Chinese Swords specimen typically requires 15 to 25 layers of steel for the core, with carbon content maintained between 0.6% and 0.8% for optimal flexural strength. The Jian balances at 5cm to 10cm from the guard, while the Dao typically shifts this balance to 15cm-20cm to amplify kinetic force during a 180-degree swing. […]
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